Process Operator - General

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Certificate III in Process Manufacturing - MSM30116

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General Process Operators perform a wide range of tasks which are important to the efficient production of goods. They may operate production equipment or directly make product, or they may provide the support required by others who operate equipment or directly make product.

Summary of Training

Core Units - 4 required

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Work safely

Process and record information

Apply quality standards

Elective Units - 17 required

Perform production packaging

Identify equipment faults

Provide work skill instruction

Facilitate a team

Use structured problem solving tools

Perform inspection

Pick and process order

Apply quick changeover procedures

Perform manual production assembly

Apply Just in Time procedures

Apply 5S procedures

Perform tasks to support production

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

Handle goods

Undertake minor maintenance

Manage conflict at work

Participate in continuous improvement

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Process Operator - General - MSM30116

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ANZSCO Classification:
839000

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